1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 905 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Jaguar XJS (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1993 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | Giulietta | XJS |
Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 476 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 86 L |